CHICAGO: The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents to stay vigilant and to enjoy the various citywide events and festivals this weekend safely and responsibly. The OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide from the Operations Center and coordinate public safety resources with critical stakeholders as needed.

 

Report Suspicious Activity:  If You See Something, Say Something. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

 

Residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC app. The app is a great tool to receive alerts, safety tips, weather forecasts, street closures, event information and more. The app is available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC

 

Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at major events to direct flow and impacts from traffic. Weekend events include:

 

Chicago Triathlon | Grant Park, DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Foster Beach

Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24

Race weekend consists of five stand-alone triathlons: the International, Sprint, Super Sprint, Kids Tri Senior division, and Kids Tri Junior division. The Super Sprint is on Saturday and the International and Sprint races on Sunday. Chicago is expecting 7,500 athletes. For complete race weekend details, visit  2025 Chicago Triathlon Schedule

 

Saturday, August 23 | Foster Beach | 5200 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Kids Tri Chicago (Junior and Senior Categories)

7:00 a.m. Juniors Race Start (Juniors)

8:00 a.m. Seniors Race Start (Seniors)

Chicago Triathlon SuperSprint - Chicago 2025 Supersprint Race Information

10:00 a.m. Race Start

 

Sunday, August 24 | Grant Park/DuSable Harbor/Monroe Harbor

The Chicago Triathlon Sprint & International Races

6 a.m. Olympic Race Start - Chicago 2025 Olympic Race Information

8 a.m. Sprint Race Start - Chicago 2025 Sprint Race Information

• Swim Start Monroe Harbor: 700 S. Lake Shore Drive
• Transition Area DuSable Harbor: 600 E. Randolph St
• Finish Line Grant Park: 900 S. Columbus Dr

 

Street Closures beginning Saturday, August 23:

• Simonds Dr | Foster Ave to Montrose Harbor Dr - Saturday, 8/23 at 5 a.m. until 1 p.m.
• Columbus Dr | Balbo Dr to Roosevelt Rd - Saturday, 8/23 at 5 a.m. until Sunday, 8/24 at 7 p.m.
• DuSable Lake Shore Dr | Northbound Randolph St Exit Ramp to Randolph St - Saturday, 8/23 at 11 a.m. until Sunday, 8/24 at 5 p.m.
• DuSable Lake Shore Dr | Southbound Hollywood to Randolph Street - Sunday, 8/24 5 a.m. until noon
• Randolph St (lower) | Columbus to Lakefront – Sunday. 8//24 5 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
• Lower Wacker Dr | Randolph St to State St - Sunday, 8/24 at 5 a.m. until noon
• Lower Wacker Dr | State St to Lake St - Sunday, 8/24 at 5 a.m. until noon
• Lower Wacker Dr | State St to Madison St - Sunday, 8/24 at 5 a.m. until noon
• Lower Wacker Dr | Madison St to Jackson St - Sunday, 8/24 at 5 a.m. until noon
• Columbus Dr | Randolph to Lower Wacker Dr - Sunday, 8/24 at 6:30 a.m. until noon

 

Chicago House Music Festival and Conference

Thursday, August 21 – Sunday, August 24

The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will take place at multiple locations including the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. The genre born in Chicago that has gone on to revolutionize dance music internationally. For complete details, visit Chicago.gov/DCASE.

 

Taste of Greektown | 315 S. Halsted Street/Greektown

Friday, August 22, 4–10p.m., Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, noon-10 p.m.

The Taste of Greektown will be held along Halsted St. from Adams to Van Buren. For complete details, visit GreekTownChicago.org/taste-of-greektown/

 

Edison Park Fest 2025

Friday, August 22, 5–10p.m., Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, noon-10 p.m.

The annual event located in Edison Park takes place on N. Olmsted Ave. (6700-6843). Parking restrictions include:

• Both sides of Olmsted Ave, from Ozark Ave to Oliphant Ave.
• Both sides of Oliphant Ave, from Northwest Hwy to Avondale Ave.
• Both sides of Oshkosh Ave, from Northwest Hwy to Olmsted Ave.

For complete details, visit EdisonParkFest.org/.

 

Navy Pier Fireworks

Saturday, August 23 at 10 p.m.

Navy Pier will present a fireworks show each Wednesday and Saturday through August 30. Wednesday shows begin at 9 p.m. and Saturday shows begin at 10 p.m. For additional details, visit NavyPier.org/summer-fireworks

 

Pole Markers/Location Identifiers: Grant Park and Lakefront Poles Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, residents are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the poles throughout the Grant Park area, along various points on the lakefront path and on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from 5700 North to 6600 South to help them reference their location along the lakefront and within the park if you call 9-1-1 in an emergency. OEMC call takers and dispatchers will be able to provide the location for first responders. They can also be used between friends and family members as meeting point if you become separated. For additional details click HERE.

 

Public Transportation: As for any large–scale event, public transportation is encouraged, and both CTA and Metra will provide additional service for the event. Public transit is the most affordable and convenient way to get to and from events citywide. For more information, visit CTA at TransitChicago.com and Metra.com.

 

Weather and Public Safety:  OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. Residents are encouraged to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date information, please tune into local media or download the Chicago OEMC app.

 

OEMC issues alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.

• Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at org
• CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5
• CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3

 

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook(@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads (@chicago_oemc_911).

 

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About the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC)

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) oversees a number of functions that support public safety and provides assistance to residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The OEMC manages the following operational areas for the city: 9-1-1 call taking and dispatch; the 3-1-1 call center; emergency management; and traffic management. The OEMC coordinates with departments citywide, including the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department, in addition to various other local, state, and federal agencies as it relates to public safety planning and coordination for everything from large-scale special events to public safety emergencies and disasters. In 2025, the OEMC marks 30 years serving the residents of the City of Chicago. OEMC is committed to closely partnering with local, regional, state, and federal partners to achieve seamless integration and complementary missions.